about us

Simon Hawkins has been working for nearly 30 years within multiple helping roles. Specifically as a therapist for 20 years; and over a decade within private practice. He has a vast experience dealing with topics such as trauma & abuse, loss & bereavement, self-confidence and anxiety.

Since the pandemic, there has also been a significant increase in feelings of helplessness and lack of control, relationship problems and social media overload. He also provides training and supervision for other therapists and medical professionals.

Simon is a member of the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register as a counsellor, psychotherapist, supervisor and coach for both The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as well as the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) where he holds registered status and senior accredited status respectively.

Full details of Simon’s qualifications and experience can be found on both BACP, NCPS, IFS UK & IFS International, IMAGO UK and Counselling Directory websites as well as below.

Portishead Counselling also work with associate therapists who hold the minimum of a Diploma level qualification and are members of at least one of the UK accredited counselling organisations.